Calendar of events

Saturday, July 16

St. John’s 7th Annual Car Show: 9a.m. to 3p.m. (rain date July 23), 1035Old River Road, Birdsboro. Preregister by July 9for a smaller fee. All makes, models and years. Cars and trucks. First 200Dash Plaques, trophies, ample parking (lots of shade), open kitchen, good food, baked goods, DJ, Chinese auction, silent auction, 50⁄50 drawing, dog show, Pipper the Clown, Rocky Mountain Band (10-11a.m.). For more information, call Gene, 484-772-6388or Carol, 610-582-1993.

Thursday, July 21

Amity Township Crime Watch Monthly Meeting: 7:30p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 548Old Swede Road, Douglassville. Presenter is Judge Theresa Johnson, speaking on the heroin epidemic and discussing Drug Treatment Court. Topics are of great interest to parents and concerned citizens in the community. Please note, as some of our guest speakers are volunteers, they are subject to change based on schedules and/ or last minute cancellations. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting. Public Car Show& Chicken Barbecue: Manatawny Manor, 30 Old Schuylkill Road, Pottstown. Barbecue will be held from 3-6 p.m., followed by the car show from 6-8p.m. The event will feature a variety of antique and classic cars, and will be held on the main parking lot of the Manor. For more information, including participation with a car in the event, call the senior living community at 610-705-3700. “Musical Surprises” Brunch: Hosted by The Christian Women’s Club II of Reading. 9:15to 11:15 a.m. at The Highlands, 2000Cambridge Ave., Wyomissing. There is a cost. Special music, Songs I Enjoy by Kevin Cooper. Special speaker is Lisa Haley, West Salem, Ohio, speaking on “Surviving Life’s Surprises.” For reservations, call Gloria at 610-777-0580.

Berks County Patriots: meet 6:30to 8:30p.m. at Leesport Farmer’s Market. National Motorists Association President Gary Bill will speak on citizens rights while driving (arbitrary traffic stops, warrantless searches and seizures). Public welcome. Free.

Thursday, July 28

Berks Encore Annual Summer Picnic: 10a.m. to 3p.m. at The Highlands at Wyomissing, 2000 Cambridge Ave. Open to anyone over the age of 50. Tickets can be purchases at any Berks Encore location and include breakfast of pastries and coffee and full catered lunch. Entertainment by Conlan Kerschner, bluegrass banjo player. Bingo, raffles, crafts, games and prizes. Held in air-conditioned facility. For more info, call Lisa Lorah, 610-374-3195ext. 214.

Friday, July 29

Good Fellowship Riding Club: Friday night fun show, starts at 7p.m. 724Monocacy Creek Rd., Birdsboro. For more information, visit www.goodfellowshipridingclub.com.

Saturday, Aug. 6

STARFEST 2016: 5:30to 11:30 p.m. at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, 2Mark Bird Lane, Elverson. Join Chesmont Astronomical Society for an evening of astronomy. Program will feature speakers, astronomy presentations and activities for kids. Public viewing of the wonders of the Milky Way will be available through more than 20amateur and high-end telescopes. Highlight is 10Object Row, with 10members’ telescopes set to view a different deep sky object. Admission and parking free. Donations greatly appreciated. For more info, call 610-582-8773, ext. 0or visit www.chesmontastro.org.

Boone Area Library

Story Times with Miss Lisa: Mondays, 10:15a.m. and 1:30p.m. Story Riders with Miss Barb: Wednesdays, 11a.m.

Exeter Community Library

To register for programs: come to the library, 4569Prestwick Dr., Reading or call 610-406-9431.

Toddler Story Time: Ages 12-36 months, Wednesday at 10a.m.

Sleepytime Story Time: All ages, Wednesdays, 7p.m. Special guest, Screwball of the Reading Fightin’ Phils on July 13. Preschool Story Time: Ages 3-5 with outside activities weather permitting, Thursdays at 10a.m. Baby Lapsit: Infants to walking, Fridays at 9:30a.m. Saturday Story Time: For all ages, Aug. 13at 10:30a.m. Sensory Friendly Story Time: Mondays, July 25and Aug. 8, 10 a.m. Occupational therapist Monika Jarzyna-Touri from OT4Kids will lead a sensory friendly story time. Free. Space is limited. Registration required. Read to Clara the Therapy Dog: Wednesdays, July 13and Aug. 3. Children can make an appointment between 1-2p.m. Free. Space is limited, please register.

Coupon Cutting Mom: Wednesday, July 13, 6:30p.m. Esther Martin shows us how to use coupons to save money on grocery, health and beauty purchases. Free. Space is limited, please register.

Family Yoga Classes: Tuesdays through Aug. 16, 10a.m. 45minute yoga class for children with a guardian. Bring appropriate clothing, a water bottle and a mat or towel. Ages 4and older. Registration required. Zentangle Classes with Kris Kennedy: July 27, 6:30to 8:30 p.m. Zentangle is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun style of drawing in structured patterns. Free. Teens and adults welcome. Registration required. What Color is Calm? A Night of Coloring for Adults: Thursdays, July 28and Aug. 25, 6:30to 7:30 p.m. Join the group for a relaxing evening of coloring. Free. Registration suggested. Supplies provided or bring your own. Traditional Hatha Yoga Class: Saturdays, July 16and 30, from 1-2p.m. Sue Siegrist of Tula Yoga Center will teach the class. Free. Must register due to limited space.

Announcements

Garden Club: Pottstown Area Garden Club welcomes amateurs interested in all aspects of gardening. Meetings are held the first Friday of every month at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30a.m. Contact 610-327-2235. Birdsboro Rotary: Birdsboro Rotary Club meets 6:30p.m. every Thursday at the Reading Country Club, 5311Perkiomen Ave, Reading.

PagodaWriters: The Pagoda Writers group gets together from 1 to 3p.m. the first Saturday of every month on the second floor of the Pagoda, 98Duryea Dr., Reading.

Stitching Circle: The Mifflin Community Library’s Evening Stitching Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8p.m., and the Afternoon Stitching Circle meets every Wednesday from 1-3p.m. New members are always welcome and should bring their own materials. There are currently between 12-15 members who sew, knit and crochet. The group works on personal projects as well as service projects to benefit the community. Come join in loads of fun & stitching!

Writers group: Mifflin Writers Group continues to meet the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8p.m. Mifflin Writers Group is composed of writers of all genres and levels of experience. Their purpose is to motivate, inspire, instruct, inform, share and critique each other in their writing efforts in a free flowing and relaxed atmosphere. Come get writing! Most programs encourage pre-registration and take place downstairs at the Mifflin Community Library unless otherwise noted. Deep Sea Discovery Vacation Bible School: July 17-21, 6-8p.m. Children ages 4to 11, St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 1188Ben Franklin Highway East, Douglassville. Kids will knows that God is always with them. Get ready to dive into a life-changing adventure. All are welcome. Register online, www.vacationbibleschool.com/ StGabesVBS2016or register when you come July 17. We look forward to seeing you under the sea. St. John’s Lutheran Vacation Bible School: “Deep Sea Discovery” July 31through Aug. 4. 1035 Old River Rd., Birdsboro. 6:15 to 8:30p.m. Ages 3-12. Games, songs, stories and crafts.